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Pa. counties face rising emergency...
While the 911 surcharge increased in 2023, local officials and the state county association say it still needs to be higher.
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Bucknell named LinkedIn’s No. 1...
LEWISBURG — For the second consecutive year, Bucknell University has been ranked as America’s No. 1 liberal arts college on LinkedIn’s list of U.S. schools that best set graduates up for long-term success.
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Residents help restore WWI plaque...
WEST MILTON — A 1919 World War I plaque that honored West Milton residents who served in “The Great War,” will be rededicated at 11:30 a.m., Sept. 19, at the pavilion in the West Milton Memorial Park.
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Emergency crews respond to fire at...
Emergency personnel responded to a commercial building fire at the Dollar General in Beavertown on Wednesday night.
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Former surveillance contractor sues...
SUNBURY — A former Sunbury police officer and owner of a Kulpmont surveillance camera system company is suing the city and an ex-employee after saying he was defamed while working on an installation project for which he still hasn’t been paid. 
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Hundreds without hot water in Kingston high-rise
KINGSTON, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU)— Inside Kingston's Daniel J. Flood Tower, there are 211 units. Many of the people inside are seniors or people living on fixed incomes. For the last six days, the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency (PHFA) says the building has been without hot water after both of its central water heaters broke. A [...]
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Data center company holds open house for Schuylkill County community
Developers from Nebius met with concerned citizens to discuss their plans for a new data center.
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Scientists trained AI to invent 16 new viruses that don't exist in nature
A study published Thursday in Science shows an AI model designed 16 functional new viruses from scratch, raising hopes for new therapies and fears about misuse.
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First responders hand out fire-alarms to ensure safety
SLOCUM TOWNSHIP, LUZERNE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — As firefighters stress the importance of fire prevention, one Luzerne County ambulance association is helping locals add another layer of fire protection. The Slocum Township Ambulance Association is providing and installing smoke alarms free-of-charge. First responders say working smoke alarms provide the early warning that families need to escape a...
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Free summer meal program puts smiles on kids faces
EAST STROUDSBURG, MONROE COUNTY (WBRE/WYOU) — A group of people shared meals in the Poconos, ensuring no child goes hungry this summer. East Stroudsburg Area School District (ESASD) made sure no child went hungry with a little bit of help from the State's Secretary of Education. Maggie Vitale, Superintendent of ESASD, says supporting the community is [...]
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